Former President Elena Gosse selected as a finalist for 2011 International Stevie awards

Management Committee of the Queensland Russian Community Centre is proud to announce that former President Elena Gosse was selected as a finalist for 2011 International Stevie awards for Women in six categories:

- Most Innovative Company of the Year
- Technology Innovator of the Year
- Best Asian Entrepreneur
- Best Asian Executive
- Mentor or Coach of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award

FAIRFAX, VA--(Marketwire - Oct 13, 2011) - Finalists were announced today in the 8th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, the international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business Awards and International Business Awards. The Stevies are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards.

The final results of the 8th annual competition will be announced at an awards dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Friday, November 11.

More than 1,300 entries -- a record for the competition -- were submitted this year by organizations and individuals around the world for consideration in 75 categories, including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, Women Helping Women, and Communications Campaign of the Year.

For a complete list of Finalists by category, visit www.stevieawards.com/women.

Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging. Members of six final judging committees will select Stevie Award winners from among the Finalists during final judging.